A correspondent of Abubakar Rimi Television, ARTV at Kano State government House Naziru Idris Ya’u escaped death on Friday evening following a stray bullet which hit him at the Government House.
The source of the stray bullet which hit the journalist around 6:30 pm, was yet to be found as of today (Saturday) as both security agents and Government House officials have continued to keep mum.
It was gathered that Nazir Ya’u was immediately rushed to the Government House clinic after the incident where he medical attention as a result of the injury he sustained.
A medical personnel at the clinic said the reporter was lucky because the bullet was not shot at close range.
Following the incident, police officers attached to the Government House were said to have commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the ugly incident.
As of the time of compiling this report, there is no official statement either from the Kano Government House or the State Police Command regarding the shooting.
Efforts to contact the Director General Media and Publicity, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa proved abortive as he refused to take the several phone calls from The Punch Reporter.
However, when contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, SP Haruna Abdullahi, said the incident had yet to be reported to the command.
“I will investigate the issue because it has not been reported to the command,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Director General of Media and Publicity to the Kano state governor, Sanusi Bature Dawkin Tofa, dispelled the story, saying Yau was not hit by any stray bullet.
Instead, he sustained injuries from the metal debris emanating from an ongoing construction at the Kano State Government House, an area that has been barricaded for caution.
The truth of the incident emerged when medical professionals at the government house clinic disclosed the true nature of Mr. Naziru’s injuries.
The journalist, Mr. Ya’u, expressed gratitude for the prompt medical attention he received and thanked well-wishers for their concern during his recovery.
“Let me emphasized the need for journalists to remain vigilant while carrying out their duties, especially in environments where construction activities pose potential hazards.
“As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident, we urge the public to refrain from spreading unsubstantiated claims and to rely on verified information from credible sources,” statement concluded.
